CVE-2024-36917: block: fix overflow in blk_ioctl_discard()
First published: Thu May 30 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: fix overflow in blk_ioctl_discard() The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-36917">CVE-2024-36917</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053039-CVE-2024-36917-f9e3@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053039-CVE-2024-36917-f9e3@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.1.91 | 6.1.91 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.31 | 6.6.31 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8.10 | 6.8.10 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9 | 6.9 |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.234-1 | 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22d24a544b0d49bbcbd61c8c0eaf77d3c9297155
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/507d526a98c355e6f3fb2c47aacad44a69784bee
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a26198186e97ee5fc4b42fde82629cff8c75cd6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1d38cde2b7b0fbd1c48082e7a98c37d750af59b
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-36917
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-36917
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053039-CVE-2024-36917-f9e3@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2284520
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2284519
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-36917
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36917
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-36917
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-36917
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/22d24a544b0d49bbcbd61c8c0eaf77d3c9297155
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36917?
CVE-2024-36917 is classified with a medium severity due to its potential impact on system stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36917?
To address CVE-2024-36917, users should upgrade their Linux kernel to versions 6.1.91, 6.6.31, 6.8.10, 6.9, or specific Debian versions as outlined by the advisory.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-36917?
CVE-2024-36917 affects various kernel versions across Red Hat and Debian distributions.
Can CVE-2024-36917 cause system crashes?
Yes, CVE-2024-36917 may lead to unexpected behavior including potential system crashes under certain conditions.
Is CVE-2024-36917 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-36917 is considered a local vulnerability, requiring local access to exploit.
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